Stories & Insights
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Education Fever: The Never-Ending Race for Top Universities in China
Explore the intense 'education fever' in China, where students face extreme pressure to enter top universities through the grueling gaokao exam.
2025-10-02
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Consumerism with a Conscience: Can Chinese Youth Reject Materialism?
Explore how young Chinese consumers are redefining shopping habits by embracing sustainability and rejecting mindless materialism—with real impact on brands and culture.
2025-10-02
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Urbanization and Loneliness: How Young Chinese Navigate City Life
Explore how rapid urbanization impacts the emotional well-being of young Chinese navigating city life, and how they're finding connection in an increasingly isolated world.
2025-10-02
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The Digital Face of Chinese Society: Social Media's Role in Shaping Public Opinion
Explore how social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin are transforming public opinion in China, giving citizens a digital voice within a regulated environment.
2025-10-02
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The Feminist Backlash: Women’s Rights in the Shadow of State Control
Explore how state control is fueling a global feminist backlash, limiting women's rights under the guise of tradition and national values.
2025-10-01
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Elder Care in Crisis: Aging Society Meets Shrinking Families
As societies age and families shrink, elder care is reaching a breaking point. Discover the human and systemic challenges behind the crisis—and what we can do about it.
2025-10-01
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Consumption as Identity: How Brand Culture Defines China’s Post-90s Generation
Explore how brand culture shapes identity among China's post-90s generation, blending personal expression, social values, and digital influence in modern consumption.
2025-10-01
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WeChat Moments and the Performance of Happiness in Chinese Social Life
Explore how WeChat Moments shapes the way happiness is displayed and perceived in modern Chinese society, from curated posts to social pressure and identity.
2025-10-01
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City Dreamers vs. Returnees: The Push and Pull of Rural-Urban Migration
Explore the growing trend of rural-urban migration as 'City Dreamers' and 'Returnees' redefine where we live and work, driven by cost, lifestyle, and technology.
2025-10-01
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Why ‘Breaking the Fourth Wall’ Resonates in Chinese Online Discourse
Explore how 'breaking the fourth wall' has become a powerful, relatable tool in Chinese online expression — blending humor, satire, and authenticity.
2025-10-01
